The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, finance and manage participations in domestic and foreign companies, in particular in the medical, pharmaceutical, chemical and diagnostic fields, full purpose description according to the articles of association. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.